Palo Alto Networks alternatives
5 tools that do a similar job to Palo Alto Networks, compared on the things that usually decide the switch: price, free plan, API and platforms.
- 1F

Next-generation firewalls, SASE and security operations for enterprises
- 2C
CloudflareDDoS protection & WAFGlobal network for CDN, DDoS protection, Zero Trust and serverless compute
Free plan - 3A
AkamaiCDN & edgeCDN, edge security and cloud computing platform for enterprises and developers
Has an API - 4N
Firewall, router and VPN software and appliances for homes and businesses
Has an APISelf-hosted - 5I

Side-by-side comparison
| Tool | Price | Free plan | API | Open source | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Contact for pricing | Web | ||||
| F | Contact for pricing | Web | vs Palo Alto Networks | |||
| C | Free · from $5/mo | Web | vs Palo Alto Networks | |||
| A | Paid | Web, API | vs Palo Alto Networks | |||
| N Netgate pfSense | From $10.75/mo | Web, Self-hosted | vs Palo Alto Networks | |||
| I | Contact for pricing | Web | vs Palo Alto Networks |
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
- CloudflareZero Trust Pay-as-you-go$7/mo
- Netgate pfSenseSoftware (3rd-party hardware)$10.75/mo
- AkamaiManaged Services (Infrastructure management)$100/mo
The cheapest paid plan with a published price that fits. Custom and sales-quoted plans aren't included.